Our Solar System Quiz #2
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Earth's 23 1/2 degrees tilt on its axis and its orbit around the Sun
causes the seasons
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The center of the Sun
core
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Visible surface of the Sun
photosphere
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Large magneticc storms on the surface of the Sun
solar flares
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Dark cooler spots on the surface of the Sun
sun spots
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What causes planets to orbit the Sun?
Sun's gravity
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What's the imaginary line through the center of a planet
axis
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What is NOT part of our solar system
stars other than our Sun
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Which phase of the Moon follows a Full Moon
waning Gibbons
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About how long is it between each Full Moon?
4 weeks
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What is the first day of summer called?
Summer Solstice
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What is the first day of winter called?
Winter Soltice
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What is the first day of spring called?
Vernal Equonix
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What is the first day of fall called?
Autumnal Equonix
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What causes day and night?
Earth's rotation on its axis